Flash BIOS/VPD update procedure | IBM 6578, 6579, 6269, 6059, 6058

BIOS installed in the computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and where to obtain the latest level of BIOS.

vCurrent Level BIOS information

– Run the Configuration Utility to determine the level of BIOS installed.

vSources for determining the latest level BIOS available

IBM PC Company Home Page

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/

2.PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)

3.HelpCenter

4.Levels 1 and 2 Support

v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available

IBM PC Company Home Page http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/

2.PC PartnerInfo-Technical Database (CTSTIPS.NSF)

3.HelpCenter

4.Levels 1 and 2 Support

To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure”.

Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure

Attention: Refer to the information label located inside the system unit cover for any model-specific information.

1.Power-off the computer.

2.Insert the flash update diskette into drive A.

3.Power-on the computer.

4.When the Update Utility appears; select the country/keyboard, then press Enter.

5.If the computer serial number was previously recorded, the number is displayed with an option to update it. Press Y to update the serial number.

6.Type the 7-digit serial number of the computer you are servicing, then press Enter.

7.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure.

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